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Rooni Family History

Rooni Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roon, Rong, Rook, Roos, Root, Boone, Noon, Moon, Roan, Romani

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Where is the Rooni family from?

You can see how Rooni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rooni families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Rooni family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooni's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rooni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Rooni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooni census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Rooni. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Rooni. For the veterans among your Rooni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooni lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Rooni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rooni in 1972 was 65, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooni ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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